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The Oceanfront area of Virginia Beach has long had no-cursing signs on its boardwalk — you can even buy replica versions at tchotchke gift shops.

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Centuries-Old Law Against Cursing In Public Repealed By Virginia Legislators

9:57pm February 19, 2020

by Jordan Pascale

"Profane swearing" has been illegal in the commonwealth since 1792. The repeal now awaits the governor's signature.

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Cubs' Curse Of The Billy Goat And Other Superstitious Sports Tales

8:50pm October 21, 2015

by Laura Wagner

If the New York Mets win Game 4 of the National League Championship Series tonight, the Chicago Cubs' season and World Series dreams will be over. The Curse of the Billy Goat, however, will live on.